So, first time potential pet owner on my own. I’ve had dogs and a cat when i was younger, but they weren’t really my whole responsibility as my parent would do more for them.
Now, my mom asked if i wanted a bunny two weeks ago. My immediate answer? NO. Why? Because I live in Southern California where heat gets extremely hot. I live in a small space that wouldn’t allow the bunny to free roam as much as it would like.
Then a week goes by, and I tell her i’m thinking about it more and i’m leaning towards maybe. i start researching about bunny care and try to warm myself up to the idea of it. that maybe turns into an eventual yes. So i tell the lady who’s been selling bunnies that i’m interested and that we’ll pick the bunny up later this week. I ask her more bunny care questions and research more.
Then last night, anxiety and tears hit. Maybe even some anger mixed in with regret. My mom already bought the bunny a small cage enclosure. I already told the lady we were picking the bunny up. I had the thought of ‘i don’t know if i want it anymore’. when i was researching, i found out that bunny’s chew on things a lot and to keep cords out of reach. well, i have a lot of cords around my small place that’d be a hassle to move and unplug constantly. some of them i can’t move at all (like tv and wifi cords) and keep them out of reach of the bunny. the bunny might chew the corners of walls and furniture that i might have to pay for when i move out.
Then came the thought of, “I’m no longer going to be alone. I’m going to have to care for a being beyond just me who relies on me to live. Am I going to sacrifice my peace and solitude?” And that’s when i burst into tears, because i am giving up my single space to someone else and i don’t know if i’m just scared of the responsibility or if it’s not the time for me to have a furry companion, and that it’s easier to just take care of me alone so i don’t have to worry what the bunny is doing when i have to leave. or worry about letting it out to run around every single day.
Is this feeling normal? I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. Do i take it as a sign it’s not time yet? That i can wait until i’m in a better place to have a pet? or is my regret a sign of buyers remorse and it happens to everyone? i am lost. please any advice and words of comfort would really help.
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